HAD 14: Ale — Have A Drink

We’ve talked about one of the broad categories of beer before: lagers. Well, today we are talking about the other big category: ales. What is an ale? How is it not a lager? How long have we been drinking them? How long will this episode be? You can find out the answer to all these questions and more if you come in, and have a drink.

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RESOURCES:

Beer Advocate’s list of beer styles

Old Ale

WHAT WE’RE DRINKING:

Brittany

Due to still trying to get over illness, not drinking beer this episode but Kombucha

Justin

Beer: Samuel Adams Scotch Ale
Brewery: Samuel Adams Scotch Ale
Style: Scotch Ale/ Wee Heavy
ABV: 5.5%
RateBeer: 64

Christopher

Beer: Robert The Bruce
Brewery: Three Floyds
Style: Scottish Ale
ABV: 6.5%
RateBeer: 97

Join us in earning the Luck of the Irish badge on Untappd by St. Patrick's Day weekend. Try and find some unique ones!

Examples of easier ones to find are Harp, Smithwick's (often said as "Smiddicks"), Guinness Stout, Guinness American Blonde Lager, and Guinness Nitro IPA.

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We would like to thank Alan Robinson for the show music andLen Peralta for the album art.

Part of the "What We're Drinking" bumper is from the Youthful Brewmaster card in the Blizzard game, Hearthston e: Heroes of Warcraft.